Grand Rapids, Michigan
RITTENHOUSE - John Robert Rittenhouse "WB8VOJ", aged 50, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Silvia Rittenhouse; sons, David (Danielle) Rittenhouse, Andrejs (Tabitha) Rittenhouse; granddaughter, Breanne; his...
Read MoreSilvia and Family,
I've known John for around 30 years (+/-) as he and I took our Ham Radio classes and exams together (I'm WB8VOM, he's WB8VOJ). He was really an inspiration to me...he knew how to have fun and never had a bad bone in his body.
We've lost a little touch over the past few years but that doesn't mean you have been forgotten.
Please know that you, Dave and Andy are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave Bowles
Cincinnati OH
October 30, 2009
I became acquainted with John when he first started doing some our electronic calibrations. John was a very intelligent man who always had an answer for all our calibration questions. I knew that he had some kind of physical problem, but didn’t realize that it was that severe. John never complained or seemed to let it get him down. He was very proud of his family by the way that he spoke of them. I always looked forward to having him in for calibrations and will truly miss him.
John E. Johnson
October 29, 2009 | Otsego, MI
Silvia and family,
Ourthoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
John, Deb Knoper and family
October 29, 2009
Silvia,
My prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Christine Walker
October 29, 2009 | Comstock Park, MI
Silvia, I was so happy that you and John came to my mom's 90th birthday party almost two years ago. I'm so sorry he will not reach that same benchmark. Thanks for being neighbors and friends to my mom and dad all those years, and for including me in the friendship too, my Baltic sister. My deepest sympathy to you and your sons.
Anne Totoraitis
October 29, 2009 | Seattle, WA
John was so instrumental in my growing up. I will never forget the long talks we had in the lab that opened up my mind. He was one of the most honorable people that I've ever met, full of integrity and most humble. My sincere condolences to all of the Rittenhouse family and Mary. Thank you so much John for being a light in my life!
Anthony Gutierrez
October 28, 2009 | San Francisco, CA
Dave, Bruce and Family,
I and my counter-parts at Espec are very saddened to here that John passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Brian McDuffee
October 28, 2009 | Howard City, MI
Silvia,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John was a wonderful man and he will be missed. Treasure your memories until you see him again in heaven.
Love,
Jan and Terry Bates
October 27, 2009 | Grand Rapids, MI
Sara, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Keri Rodgers
October 26, 2009 | Grand Rapids, MI
